Experienced project management professional with over 20 years of expertise in the consumer and industrial products industry. Passionate leader and team builder, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrates a track record of achieving successful outcomes, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering strong collaborative relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Project Management, Security
Fortune Brands Innovations
Deerfield, USA
11.2022 - Current
Lead prioritization, resource capacity and execution of New Product Development portfolio for global security business
Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.
Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Director Project Management
The Master Lock Company
Oak Creek, WI
03.2016 - 11.2022
Company Overview: One of the leading brands in the lock and security industry with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
Working manager leading a team of 5 senior project managers to deliver all project deliverables on-time within budget
Lead teams ranging from 4-13 senior project managers to deliver all projects on-time and within budget driving growth and generating over $2M in annual cost savings
Lead prioritization, resource capacity and execution of New Product Development portfolio for global security business
Manage capital & expense budgets for global security portfolio
Collaborate with key marketing, engineering and global operations leaders to shape strategies driven by The Master Lock Company Vision Into Action goals (Fuel, Grow, Execute)
One of the leading brands in the lock and security industry with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
Senior Project Manager
The Master Lock Company
Oak Creek, USA
01.2007 - 03.2016
Manage complex scope, schedule, and resources within global security business
Lead cross functional teams for assigned platform projects from inception to completion
Develop multifaceted project schedules to support Retail launches and existing product transitions while balancing varied business goals
Proactively organize and coordinate program level transition plans & timing for interrelated projects
Actively manage project tracking, and reporting
National Sales Account Manager
The Master Lock Company
Oak Creek, USA
05.2005 - 01.2007
Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring each client received personalized attention and support.
Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Cultivated strong client relationships by implementing personalized communication strategies.
Collaborate with Product Management on new product introductions, promotional events, and product line reviews
Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
Channel Marketing Manager
Sanford Corporation
Bellwood, USA
01.2000 - 11.2003
Manage channel marketing for Retail Business - Office Max
Manage channel marketing for Commercial Business – SP Richards, United Stationers
Develop Marketing Strategies, Analyze market trends and customer data, Collaborate with marketing professionals and departments to deploy effective strategies for growth
Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of marketing initiatives.
Product Marketing Manager
VTech
Wheeling, USA
01.1997 - 01.2000
VTech is well-known for its interactive electronic learning toys that tailor educational focus for age groups from infants to school-age children
Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
Managed product development lifecycle from conception to release.
Supported sales efforts with timely collateral development, ensuring that they always had up-to-date information about product offerings.
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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